Bill Gates, the esteemed Chair of the Gates Foundation, is set to arrive in Nigeria to hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu and other high-ranking officials regarding the country’s primary healthcare reforms. During his visit, Gates will also participate in a Goalkeepers Nigeria event, which will focus on Africa’s innovative approaches and meet with […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, despite being a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, a former Rivers State governor, made this declaration during a recent media engagement in Abuja, stating that his allegiance would […]
In a bid to take its share in the global energy market, Nigeria is seeking to invest $25 billion in an undersea gas pipeline project that will supply gas to Europe. The project, known as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, aims to transport Nigerian gas to Morocco and onward to Europe through the West […]
In a bid to bolster the nation’s defence capabilities, Minister of Defence Badaru Abubakar has undertaken a two-day inspection tour of key military facilities in Kaduna State. The visit, which commenced with a stop at the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy, afforded the minister an opportunity to engage with senior officials and assess the institution’s […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu congratulates Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his milestone 60th birthday on June 3. The President joins family, friends and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative and visionary leadership in our country’s oil and […]
In a significant fiscal milestone, the Kogi State Government has announced the successful clearance of ₦98.8 billion in inherited debts within the first 15 months of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration. This achievement, according to the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, underscores the Ododo administration’s strong commitment to […]
Nigeria’s vibrant Christian presence, spanning nearly two centuries, is rooted in a profound history of missionary activity that began in the early 19th century. As one of Africa’s most religiously diverse nations, Nigeria’s Christian heritage continues to influence its educational, cultural, and social development. Although initial Christian contact with Nigeria dates back to the […]
Judicial activities across Nigeria were brought to a standstill on Monday as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commenced an indefinite strike, locking out judges, lawyers, and litigants from federal court premises in major cities including Abuja, Ibadan, Lagos, and others. The industrial action, which took effect early Monday morning, resulted […]
In a rare moment of cooperation amid a prolonged and brutal conflict, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange as part of humanitarian measures negotiated during peace talks in Istanbul. The agreement, described by both sides as the largest of its kind since the war began in 2022, involves the […]
Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has sounded the alarm over the escalating challenge of oil theft in the country’s maritime domain, declaring that the current strength of the Nigerian Navy—just over 30,000 personnel—is grossly inadequate to secure the nation’s vast coastline and critical oil infrastructure. Speaking during a live […]
